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From Vocal Physiology to the Broadway Stage: Visit by Professor Dr San-ky Kim to Vilniaus Kolegija
2026-10-14From 5 to 9 October 2026, Professor Dr San-ky Kim (USA) visited the Department of Performing Arts at the Faculty of Arts and Design of Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution. The intensive five-day programme of lectures and practical sessions gave students and lecturers of the Musical Theatre study programme an opportunity to gain deeper […]
Experts submitted their conclusions on VIKO progress following the institutional evaluation
2026-10-13The Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) has provided the external experts’ conclusions on the progress made by Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution (VIKO) in implementing the recommendations issued during the 2022 institutional evaluation. The conclusions were prepared following a meeting between VIKO representatives and international experts held on 15 September, during […]
The 38th EAIE Annual Conference Took Place in Glasgow
2026-09-15From 8–11 September, the 38th Annual Conference of the European Association of International Education (EAIE) was held in Glasgow, Scotland. The event brought together more than 7,000 participants from around the world. Recognised as the leading event for international higher education professionals, the EAIE conference provides a platform for strengthening cooperation in education and research, […]
VIKO welcomed new international students during orientation week
2026-09-09A new academic year, new faces and new international experiences at VIKO! Last week, around 70 exchange and full-time international students joined the Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution community and kicked off their journey in Vilnius. The Orientation Week gave them a chance to get familiar with their Faculties, meet the people who will […]
Meet the student behind the HEROES mascot
2026-07-17VIKO Graphic Design second-year student Anastasija Kotelnikova has won the HEROES University Alliance mascot design contest. Her creation, Kubicus — a curious, transformable character inspired by the Rubik’s cube — will soon appear across HEROES social media, events, and the website. But this story almost didn’t happen. Anastasija has been drawing for as long as […]
From Individual Efforts to Institutional Approach: How VIKO Is Rethinking Challenge-Based Learning
2026-07-17Challenge-based learning is not new at Vilniaus kolegija. Several study programmes have been applying it for years, designing coursework around real problems, bringing in external partners, encouraging students to work across disciplines. But until now, these efforts have lived at the level of individual programmes and individual people. We spoke with Dovile Liubiniene, Head of […]
Growing the HEROES Friends Network: VIKO Connects Business with the Alliance
2026-06-12At the end of May, Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution (VIKO) welcomed representatives of the business community to VIKO — taking another step in building HEROES Friends, the Alliance’s growing network of companies, organisations and individuals who collaborate with our nine universities across Europe. The meeting created a valuable space for dialogue between higher […]
Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution presents a modern space for professional events
2026-06-11Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution(VIKO)opens a new event space that empowers the community and students to create in a professional environment. The new professional event space is intended for conferences, creative activities and performances by lecturers and students, cultural events, discussions, and academic meetings in the city of Vilnius. The new space has been […]
The semi-annual meeting of the HEROES Alliance took place at VIKO
2026-05-25From May 19 to 22, the semi-annual meeting of the HEROES European University Alliance took place at Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution (VIKO), bringing together partners from different European countries for collaborative work, discussions, and the implementation of strategic goals. It was an intensive and meaningful week, filled with insights, cooperation, and consistent efforts […]
School Mental Health Partners Unite in Arad to Address School Mental Health Issues
2026-05-22The partners of the School Mental Health Erasmus+ project recently concluded their second transnational meeting in Arad, Romania, a crucial gathering held on May 19–20, 2026. This international coalition, comprising experts from Spain (Fundación Santa María la Real), Romania (Predict CSD Consulting), Iceland (NORTH Consulting), Lithuania (Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution), and Cyprus (The […]
Stakeholders‘ Meeting Focuses on HEROES Initiatives and Business Engagement
2026-05-13On May 7, a meeting with local stakeholders took place at VIKO, Vilnius University of Applied Sciences, where activities of the European University Alliance HEROES were presented, along with key achievements from its first year and future directions for cooperation. The discussion covered the main HEROES activity packages, including joint study programmes, challenge-based learning, applied […]
Strengthened International Cooperation at the ADVANCE Project Workshop in Uganda
2026-04-29Representatives of Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution participated in the professional development workshop of the international ADVANCE project (Advancing Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship through Postgraduate Education in East Africa), held at Busitema University in Tororo, Uganda. The event brought together higher education institutions, academic communities, and project experts from Europe, Uganda, and Tanzania, united […]